Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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Access To Community Education (a.c.e)
Arts, Education, LeisurePROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES & THEIR CARERS/HELPERS. THE OBJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR SUCH PERSONS.ACE OFFERS CLASSES EACH WEEK, TERM TIME, AT SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE INCLUDING SWIMMING, THURSDAY GROUP SOCIAL MORNING, SPORT MOBILITY AND DRAWING AND PAINTING.
Gillingham Senior Club
Leisure, Social welfareSOCIAL CONTACT AND ENTERTAINMENT AT A FORTNIGHTLY CLUB MEETING. HOLIDAYS AND DAY TRIPS ARE ALSO ORGANISED.
West Quantoxhead Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall is for the use of the inhabitants of West Quantoxhead and the neighbourhood, in particular for meetings, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time (activities) with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
Millside Hospital Radio
Arts, Health, LeisureOur aim is to provide a 'Friend at the bedside' service offering help, information and entertainment for hospital patients who are able to 'tune in' to our station free of charge via a Hospedia distribution system. For more information, visit our website at www.millsideradio.co.uk
Braishfield Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRecreation Ground
Eastburn Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureProvision of recreational space and facilities at Eastburn Playing Field, Sun Street, Eastburn.
Stone And District Stroke Club
Health, LeisureCARE, WELFARE AND GENERAL WATCH OVER STROKE VICTIMS - THIS INVOLVES, NORMALLY, A WEEKLY MEETING, OUTINGS, ENTERTAINMENT AND OCCASIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROJECTS.
West Glamorgan Visually Impaired Bowls Club
Health, Leisureoutdoor and indoor bowls and associated activities for the visually impaired
Southwark Cyprus Turkish Association
Beneficiary group, Leisure1. Drop in centre and lunch club for the elderly. 2. Advice, interpretor and translation services. 3. Social and cultural activities e.g. backgammon, day trips. 4. Sport and recreational activities for young people. 5. Access to mother tongue media and information services, e.g. Turkish Newspapers.
Tiverton Recreational Trust
Charitable activities, LeisureGrants to persons resident in the former Borough of Tiverton for recreational purposes.
Churchstanton School Allotments Charity
Education, Facilities, LeisureProviding Students under the age of 25 with money for educational /religious purposes.Also provide money for local Primary School & Church for religious /recreational activities.
Preston-Under-Scar Village Hall
Charitable activities, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareOur purpose is to provide entertainment and an opportunity for socialising in a village where there is no pub, shop or other place for villagers to meet up. We have a structured programme of events and add to these throughout the year as we feel the village would like. These include a weekly soup gathering, harvest supper, christmas party, summer feast, quiz nights and others
Cambois Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, Professionssports and social
The Moors Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureIn the interests of social welfare to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions by the provision and maintenance of a recreation ground.
Cynwyd Sports Association
Facilities, LeisureSports support group for Cynwyd Football Club, Bowling Club, Tennis Club
Portsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association
Arts, Health, LeisurePortsmouth Hospital Broadcasting Association broadcasts to the patients & staff of Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. The broadcasts contain local news and information as well as light entertainment.
Mid Downs Hospital Radio
Arts, Health, Leisureproviding an entertainment service to the patients, staff and visitors of the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath
The Tommy Croker Memorial Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureTo ensure sufficient and adequate playing opportunities for the children of the popular village of Cherhill in Wiltshire. The fields are maintained by volunteers to provide a clean, safe and enjoyable environment for children, their parents and grandparents alike. Fund raising is vital to ensure there are sufficient monies for repairs & maintenance and for replacement and/or new equipment.
Shearsby And Arnesby Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisureeducation/training.amateur sport.environment/conservvation/heritage. recreation.
Appleford Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureOur hall has recently been extended and refurbished. We now provide a main hall, a committee room, a modern kitchen and changing facilities for sports clubs using our recreation ground. Disabled access to the hall and the toilet is now available. A children's playground is next to the hall making the hall ideal for children's parties.
Prospect Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureFor the purposes of a Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the District of Rawnsley in the County of Stafford without distinction of political religious or other opinions including use for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation and leisuse time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Spratton Recreation Field
Facilities, LeisureTo maintain and improve the village playing field, clubhouse and the facilities within.
Tamworth Youth Centre Fund
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Trustees shall apply the clear income of the Charity in providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of persons under 25 years of age who are resident in the Borough of Tamworth and the surrounding district with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said persons
Corfe Community Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureNeeds of parishioners are considered at meetings three times a year, or by telephone contact whenever problems occur. Rental for Deane Helplines and Group Insurance premium for volunteer drivers in the Corfe Lifts Scheme are paid. Vouchers are given at Christmas to parishioners in need. Contributions towards mowing costs of the recreation ground are made annually.
The Harry And Mavis Pilkington Foundation Fund For Arts And Leisure
Arts, LeisureThe Charity provides donations to help the advancement of education through the promotion of art, literature and music and to improve the appearance and amenities of the Borough of St Helens.The Charity fund constituted groups whose work benefits the residents of St Helens borough. e.g. the majority of the work done by the organisation benefits St Helens residents.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many recreation leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,072 registered recreation leisure charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the recreation leisure charities by income?
Royal Mencap Society is the largest by latest reported annual income (£244.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of recreation leisure charities?
Recreation leisure charities reported a combined annual income of £2.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for recreation leisure charities?
Across all recreation leisure charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 81.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of recreation leisure charities?
Recreation leisure charities have an average annual income of £272k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.